Arctic Cat 2014 XF 2-STROKE, Service Manual

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SNO-349
Ski Alignment
CHECKING
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NOTE: Track tension and alignment must be properly
adjusted prior to checking or adjusting ski alignment.
Ski alignment must be performed on a flat, level surface.
Ski toe-out must fall within the range of 1/16-1/4 in.
1. Raise the front end of snowmobile just high enough
to keep the skis from contacting the floor.
2. Turn the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
Visually inspect the handlebar for being centered and
in the straight-ahead position.
3. With the handlebar in the straight-ahead position,
secure the handlebar to prevent the alignment from
becoming disturbed during the remainder of the
alignment procedure.
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NOTE: Track tension and alignment must be prop-
erly adjusted prior to placing the straightedge against
the outside edge of the track.
4. Place a long straightedge against the outside edge of the
track so it lies near the inside edge of the left-side ski.
729-887B
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NOTE: The straightedge should be long enough to
extend from the back of the track to the front of the ski.
5. Measure the distance from the straightedge to the
left-side ski wear bar bolts in two places: approxi-
mately 7-8 in. in front of the spindle and 7-8 in.
behind the spindle. Record the measurements taken
for the left side.
729-887A
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6. Place the straightedge against the outside edge of the
track so it lies near the inside edge of the right-side ski.
7. Measure the distance from the straightedge to the
right-side ski wear bar bolts in two places: 7-8 in. in
front of the spindle and 7-8 in. behind the spindle.
Record the measurements taken for the right side.
8. If ski alignment is not as specified, adjust the align-
ment of the ski(s) not parallel to the straightedge.
ADJUSTING
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NOTE: The following procedure can be used to
adjust the alignment of either ski.
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NOTE: The rivets securing the steering boots will
have to be removed in order to adjust the inner tie rod
ends.
1. Secure the steering tie rod in the centered position.
2. Loosen both spindle tie rod jam nuts on the same
side as the ski to be aligned.
3. Using a wrench on the spindle tie rod “flats,” rotate
the spindle tie rod until recommended specification
is attained.
! WARNING
The measurement from the front and rear wear bar
bolts to the straightedge can be equal (ski parallel to
the track), but the front measurement must never be
less (ski toed-in) or poor handling will be experienced.
The front wear bar bolt measurement to the straight-
edge must not exceed the measurement from the rear
wear bar bolt to the straightedge (ski toed-out) by
more than 5/32 in.